US Bridges

Hawaii Belt RD over Panaewa Strm

Fair

Hawaii County, Hawaii · .035MI S/Palai ST · Structure no. 001000110411925

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawaii Belt RD over Panaewa Strm is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hawaii Belt RD over Panaewa Strm in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 75 years old, older than the Hawaii average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,530 by 2025. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHawaii Belt RD
CrossesPanaewa Strm
Location.035MI S/Palai ST
RouteU.S. Route 11
StateHawaii
Coordinates19.67489, -155.06474
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,200 (2019)
Projected traffic39,530 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawaii Belt RD over Panaewa Strm built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Hawaii Belt RD over Panaewa Strm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Hawaii Belt RD over Panaewa Strm carry?

About 35,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hawaii Belt RD over Panaewa Strm?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Hawaii Belt RD over Panaewa Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.